Polyphase system



June -6, 1933. B. QMENGELE 1,912,907

POLYPHASE SYSTEM Filed Jan. 11, 1930 2 Sheets-She et l figs. E

INVENTOR Ben/7o Mange/e.

TTOR'NEY Juhe 6, 1933. B MENGELE 1,912,907

POLYPHAS E SYSTEM Filed Jan. 11, 1930 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 4a so so 1002/10 [60% INVENTOR Act/1a! l/l W mqo Ben/70114609842.

TTOR-NEY Patented June 6, 1933 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE BENNO MENGELE, 0F VIENNA, AUSTRIA, ASSIGNOR TO WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC & MANUFACTURING COMPANY, A CORPORATION OF PENNSYLVANIA.

POLY PHASE SYSTEM Application filed January 11, 1930, Serial No. 420,224, and in Austria January 11, 1929.

My invention relatesto improvements in systems of connection for segregating the components ofthe same or opposite phase rotation of polyphase systems.

It is well known in the art that any unsymmetrical polyphase system may be resolved into two symmetrical polyphase systems, one of which systems has the same phase rotation as the unsymmetrical system and the other the opposite phase rotation.

In order to obtain the system of the same or opposite phase sequence by itself (by segregating or isolation) for measuring purposes, relay operation and so on, it is known to employ a polyphase motor with synchronously rotating squirrel-cage rotor. This arrangement has, however, the drawback that the slots of the machine cause numerous higher harmonics of considerable amplitude which adversely affect the measurements or readings. 'Another known system or method for sitting or isolating the systems of the same or opposite phase sequence consists of a special system of connections of choke coils or capacitances and ohmic resistances.

It is an object of my invention to provide a novel phase-sequence system of the latter type which shall'be substantially free from errors caused by small variations of frequency.

Other objects of my invention will become evident from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

Flg. 1 is a diagrammatic view of a phasesequence network of the prior art.

- Figs. 2 and 3 are vector diagrams illustrating the operation of the apparatus shown in Fig. 1. V

Fig. 4 is a diagrammatic view of a phasesequence network embodying my invention.

Figs. 5 and 6 are vector diagrams illustrating the operation of the apparatus shown in Fig. 4.

Figs. 7 to 9 are curve diagrams showing the relationship of variables involved in the operation of the apparatus shown in Fig. 4.

Fig. 10 is a diagrammatic view of a modification of my invention.

Referring to Fig. 1 of the drawings, which shows a static phase-sequence voltage network of the prior art, the conductors of a three-phase alternating-current system are indicated diagrammatically at R, S and T. Between any two phase lines are connected in series the impedances 1' and r. The impedance 1 is an ohmic resistance, the impedance r consists of an ohmic resistance which is equal to r and an inductive impedance the ohmic value of which is equal to V31 In this way the voltage prevailing between two phase lines is resolved into two components which in the voltage triangle correspond with the connecting lines of the respective corner points with the centriod of the triangle. This voltage triangle is shown in Fig. 2 of the drawings. If a symmetrical voltage system with the phase sequence R, S, T in clockwise direction of rotation is connected to the three phase lines, the points R, S, T have the same potential in correspondence with the centroid of the voltage triangle. Voltmeters connected between the points R, S and S, T as well as T, R in Fig. 1 of the drawings indicate zero.

If a symmetrical voltage system of the op posite phase sequence or sequence T, S, R and the same connection of the resistances is connected to the three prases R, S, T, the voltage components between any two phase lines in the voltage triangle are located outside, as shown in 3 of the drawings. Between the points R, S, T is obtained a 35 voltage system of equal size as the system T,

S, R. v

If thus at the three lines there exists a (clockwise rotation) voltage system R, S, T, as well as a voltage system of opposite phase sequence (counter-clockwise) T, S, B, only the system T, S, R of opposite phase sequence will ap ear at the points R, S, T.

In this case t e system of 0 posite phase sequence is segregated or iso ated and the system of the same phase sequence is supressed.

If on the other hand, the system of the same phase sequence is to be segregated it is only necessary to interchan e the resistand. r. IiLthis case t e system of opposite phase sequence is su pressed and 0 y the system of the same p ase sequence indicated:

The above described known system of connection has, however, the defect that its indications are correct so lon only as the frequency. maintains a definlte value. If the frequency varies, a fact which must always be reckoned with in practice, the ratio between the resistances r and r is disturbed and the system of connection supplies ineernectmadings. a Y

' My invention of a system of conns in whichthasize and the arrangement of the resistances is so chosen that the influence of variationain the'frquency on the indication of the system component of the same or opposite p ase sequence over a certain frequency range is suppressed or only very small.

- In practicing my invention, the values and arrangement of the resistances and inductances are so chosen that the segregated voltage (or current) combines with the voltage or current) of the polyphase stem to supp y a proper voltage (or current for the indicatingv instruments This choice is so made that for a certain range of frequency variations the measuring voltage (or current) of the'systemto be segregated is of substantially constant, magnitude and is phase displaced under certain circumstances.

The voltages (or currents) of the system which isnot adapted to be segregated are such as to-substantially mutuall neutralizje one another orrto result in o y a small residual component. I

- An embodiment of my invention for siftvoltage component of the same or op a ite phase sequence in a three-phase sis shown in Fig. 4 of the drawings. R, S, T are the three ase lines;the phase line T is connected wi the two other phase lines R and S across a potential divider which consists of an ohmic impedance r and r'gcespectively, andan inductance L and L, respectively. Between the two tapping pointsR' and S of the potential divider is the secondary winding V of a transformer the primary winding U of which-is located :between the phase lines R and S. 1 Z is an ammeter.

3 Fig. 5 of the drawings shows the Voltage polygon for the system of the same phase resistance ratio taniband the resistwL' ance ratio tan (p wherein la-ia approximately the result is obtained that the vector of voltage between the tapping points R and S of the otential divider E is lo cated parallel to the voltage vector E Esq must then simultaneously also be half of If the voltmeter U'V-has a transform tion ratio of 2: 1,-theconnection of the sec;

ondary winding V'between thepoints R p and S, as shown in Fi 4, results in avo'ltage equal to one-halft e voltage E being impressed across the points R and S. A8 ex lained above, the voltage across the polnts R and S is equal to E and is in magnitude to one-half the voltage Referring to the diagram of Fig. 5, it may be noticed that the voltage /;E and E are equal in magnitude and oppose each other. Therefore, the voltmeter Z in Fig. 4 indicates zero. The system of the same phase sequence R S T is thus completely suppressed at rated frequency. When the frequenc changes, the points R and S become isplaced in the voltage diagram in the same direction, i. e. the voltage vector E becomes displaced substantially parallel to itself and remains substantially equal to /z ss because the centem of the two semicircles are ER apart.

Even if the frequency of the system having phase lines R, S, T changes, the system of the same base sequence is almost entirely suppressed in case of not too excessively great. frequency changes. In the event of greater frequency changes the system of the same phase sequence is suppresse d to a very extensive extent. Any frequency changes, therefore, result in onl a very mlnute error in the measurement of site phase sequence (which, for instance, is to be indicated in the present case).

For segregating the system of opposite phase sequence E5}! the voltage diagram is shown in Fig. 6 of the drawings. 7 This is simply produced by folding the voltage triangles over E and Esq' according to Fig. 5 out of the plane of the drawings through an angle of 180. In this case on y the voltage E is indicated on the voltmeter Z at rated frequency while the voltages E and /zEgn ual h the system of oppo (at the transformer) neutralize each other. The voltage E is approximately of the interlinked voltage and served as measuring value for the system of opposite phase rotation. Here also nothing is changed in the value of the voltage resulting from the voltages E E and 1/2ERS (the measuring value for system to be segregated) in case of not too excessively great frequency change, it changes its phase position only.

The voltmeter Z will indicate an approximately constant voltage magnitude in accordance with the system which is to be segregated. For certain frequency changes, the value of this Voltage remains substantially constant and is only changed in phase position, while only a small voltage residue of the system which is to be isolated is also indicated in the voltmeter Z.

Assuming the relations tan and wL' accordance to the diagrams of Figs. 5 and 6 the resulting voltage is determined for each system and the diagram shown in Fig. 7 may be obtained. The distance R P in this diagram corresponds with the distance R T in Fig. 6 and represents at rated frequency the voltage of the system to be segregated which is directly readable at the voltmeter. If the resulting voltages of each system according to value and phase at the various frequency variations (referred to the rated frequency as unit) are plotted from R, the end point of these vectors is located on the curve K. The voltage vector R P of the system to besegregated and the voltage vector R P of the system to be suppressed correspond, for instance, with a frequency of 0.7 of the rated frequency. The part of the curve K located below the horizontal reference line corresponds with the system to be segregated and the'part of the curve K located above this axis correspondswith the system to be suppressed.

Both systems are assumed to be of equal magnitude. Even under this assumption the error member (voltage component B P originating from the system tobe suppressed is very small in the voltage actually measured and, on account of its phase osition, is of hardly any influence on te total amount of voltage impressed on the voltmeter Z. In the event of not excessively great frequency variations it is even possible to isolate successfully a system of lower voltage from a system of higher voltage in a practical manner. The conditions are naturally most favorable when the system to be suppressed is smaller than the system to be segregated.

tan 8 for the rated normal frequency,

From the diagram it is obvious that the error originating from the system to be suppressed at an equal difference of the frequency from the rated value increases quicker in case of a frequency decrease than in case of a frequency increase. This may be changed by choosing ll/ slightly smaller than 3 substantially with Fig. 7 but which is based Fig. 8 shows a diagram corresponding upon the resistance ratio tan b 1.46

and tan il tan (diagram Fig. 7), the curve II with and tion described at tan =tan the same embodiment at tan =1.46 and tan 1, /=0.48 (diagram Fig. 8), the curve III corresponds with the known arrangement according to Fig. 1.

From Fig. 9 it is obvious that according to my invention the measuring error caused by frequency changes can be suppressed entirely or at least be kept very small within a certain frequency range, in contrast with known systems of connection. By the choice r/ sible to fix the errorless frequency range as required. Resistance conditions corresponding with curve I may, for instance, be chosen for measuring the degree of unsymmetry or for metering purposes as these produce no error in the event of small fluctuations around the rated frequency. For protective connections which in case of disturbances, i. e. in case of greater frequency changes, must operate correctly, resistance conditions corresponding with curve II would be preferable. v

The measuring error for the system to be segregated consists almost of an angle error only throughout a substantial frequency range and does not become operative immediately when measuring voltages or currents alone. In the case of output or quotient measurements (of current and voltage) the voltage and current networks are, however, subject to the same angle error so that no adverse effect results.

'It will be understood that my invention wL of the resistance rat-10s and it is posin; to F g-14- h pha in B in quantity in a i yellso be azin adifierent manner. be utilized for seg- .the symmetrical c rrent oomP' f ig. 1Q of the-drawin shows acorrespondi arrangement whic is a suitable sdapwsi "of the voltage network accordand S are connected to the respective terminals of a ti'ansformer U across an ohmic resistance 1' and 1' respectively and an inductance (bu-respectively, -The tmnsformer U s connected. at the middlethereof to a third 'hase T and functions as a' current divider.

' Ellie resistances r and are connected toone of the trhrisformer U and the inductances Land L; are connected the l 1 it, i

other terminii. Iheratiosg 9and may Qieferably chosen with approximately tan-"gand tan gg es in the case of the voltage a ngl'drk according to g- 'ammeter Y is connected between the connection points R ands, The current diagram ionthisiwstem of connections corresponds with the voltage diagrams according to Figs. .5, and '6 nespec tively nd the phase currents correspond withthe phase voltages in those figures; The currents flowing together in the oints R" ands" are the equivalent ofthe vo t at the resista es andat the transformer tween'R an 3* according to Figs. 5 and 6 i The msidnalcurrentfrom the teriiiinal points R" and S' flowing into the ammeter corresponds with'the residual volt of the voltage'net'work. l

I sy of nne n f segregating the constituent components of the same or opposite phase sequence in a polyphase alternatingcurmnt circuit, the combination including reactive and ohmic impedances associat ed with said system, -transformin meansinterposed between said system an saidimpedancesand electroresponsive means associated with said impedances,the value and mmgement of the impedances being that the influence of frequency va'riations'on the indication of components ofthe some or oppositephasesequenoe in said electroresponsive meane issubstantially supp over a predetermined frequency I V i of, V.

22 1 a system of oonnecti'enfor segregatin'g the constituent components of the same or opposite phase ence of an electrical circuit, the combination including reactiv'e and ohmic impedances associated with said system, transforming means in between said system and said im ancea and electroresponsire: associated with said impedances,

tities developing in said impedances com bine with the like uantities of the 1yphase system throu a. predetermined fte" quenc'y range to e ect a substantially cons'tant' resultant phase-displaced measuri value in said electrores onsive iiieans of i system to be segregate and to substantial- 1y neutralize the corres nding of the other system whicii is no regated.

3. In a system of connection for segregating the constituent components of the same or opposite phase rotation in a polyphase a system, the combination including rea'ctije and ohmic im edances' associated with system, one o the phase lines of said polyphasesys'tem being connected with the other two inclu mg a reactive and ohmic impedance respectively, transforming means withsaid other two phase lines and means for impressing the secondary voltage 0*! said transforming means across the connection points of the impedances in the respw tive potential divide i- Y '4. In a system of connection for segregating the constituent components of the was or opposite phase rotation in a polyphlise system by means of reactive and ohmic im-l pedances, the combination including a potential divider comprising a reactive and an ohmic impedance connected in series across one phase of said polyphase system, a second potential divider comprising a re active and an ohmic im ance connected in seriesacross a second p ase of said polyphase system, transforming means connected across a third phase of said polyphase sys' tem and means for impressing the secondaryvoltage of said transforming means across the respective connection points of the series connected impedances in saidpotential dividers, the impedance ratio of one of said potential dividers to the impedance ratio of the other potential divider being as tan b to tan lw-g), where 4/ is substantially% I I 5. In a system of connection for segregat-- ing the constituent components of the-same on opposite phase rotation in a polyphase system, the combination including a potential "divider comprising a reactive and'an ohmic impedance connected in series across one phase of said polyphase system, a secand potential divider comprising a ream; tive and an ohmic impedance connected series across a second phase of said poly-- phase system, transformingmeans having. a: transformation ratio of two to one connected across a third phase of said polyphase system, and means for impressingthe sec-1 quantitiel n bung rt- 7 (phase'lines across potential dividers g3 ondary voltage of said transforming means across the respective connection points of the series impedances in said potential dividers, the impedance ratio of said potential divider to the impedance ratio of said second potential divider being as tan 4/ to tan Where I/ is substantially 6. In a system of connection for segregating the symmetrical current components in a three-phase system, the combination 1nveluding transforming means connected to one phase line of said system at a connection point intermediate the terminals of said transforming means, and inductive and ohmic impedance means connected across the other two phase lines of said system, and the terminals of said transforming means, respectively, said inductive and ohmic impedance means being so connected and arranged that the inductive means are connected to one terminal of said transforming means and the ohmic impedance means are connected to the other terminal of said transforming means.

7. In a system of connection for se ragating the symmetrical current components in a three-phase system, the combination including transforming means connected to one phase line of said system at a connection point intermediate the terminals of said transforming means, and inductive and ohmic impedance'means connected across the other two phase lines of said system, and the terminals of said transforming means, respectively, said inductive and ohmic impedance means being so connected and arranged that the inductive means are connected to one terminal of said transforming means and the ohmic impedance means are connected to the other terminal of said transforming means, the ratios of the inductive and ohmic impedances connected to each of said other two phase lines of said system being as tan 1/ to tan( l In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

BENNO MENGELE.

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